EVE Audio SC305 Active 3-Way Nearfield Studio Monitor with 5-Inch Woofer and 108 dB Maximum SPL

The EVE Audio SC305 Active 3-Way Nearfield Studio Monitor has all the advantages of a professional 3-way monitoring solution in a compact cabinet. It is authentic and well-balanced sound imaging with a Frequency range of 50 Hz to 21 kHz, a 5-inch woofer size and 108 dB maximum sound pressure level. The SC305 was carefully designed to be equally comfortable and precise in a stereo or surround set up and works perfectly as a center channel. This nearfield monitor combines the power from three different amplifiers to deliver a very efficient, dynamic and low noise sound reproduction. The three-way systems are not only developed for critical and detailed listening but also to deliver power and thunderous bass.
More than Just a Speaker
Even if the focus is on the sound the monitors offer a holistic solution that is well thought out from A to Z.
Smart-Knob
Simply set and save filters and volume.
Bass-Reflex Design
For precise bass reproduction without background noise.
Parameter Lock
Your settings are saved (even without power).
Safe Fade-In
A slow volume increase when switching on protects ears and equipment.
Even Distribution of the Frequencies
The three-way systems are designed around the concept to distribute the frequencies properly between all individual components and raise the efficiency of your speakers effectively. With the SC305 one of the woofers is delivering sound only up to 350 Hz, functioning as a kind of ‘bass woofer’. The other woofer gives you a fuller range up to the 3000 Hz crossover frequency as a bass-midrange driver. This means less effective physical work being made by each individual woofer, which in turn will result in less mechanical inertia and a more efficient sound transmission. Both woofers consist of the proprietary 5-inch SilverCone, the same that is used in the smaller SC205 model and features the sophisticated low distortion copper cap magnet system. However, due to the fact that two of these woofers are being used simultaneously, you get a bigger frequency response down to 50 Hz.
A Whole System
The SC305 also makes use of the proprietary AMT RS3 tweeter, which uses a bigger front plate and a bigger internal magnet to drive the AMT tweeter with greater efficiency. The three 50 W PWM power amplifiers won't leave you lacking any power either. All in all, the SC305 will probably be regarded as the single most detailed three-way monitor speaker in the market for its specific size and price range. And no worries determining how to place the SC305 in your room or studio properly. The DSP section will assist you in choosing the speaker for left and right hand side. So you will always get proper symmetry between your speakers, instead of having to move them around as usual. With a DIP switch, located on rear of the speakers these settings for room adaption can be temporarily locked. As with every other EVE Audio speaker, you get both balanced XLR inputs and unbalanced RCA inputs for greater convenience.
The Air Motion Transformer
The tweeters base on the ribbon tweeter technology. The brand EVE Audio reinvented the own version of the AMT which the speakers are well known for.
Understanding the Air Motion Transformer
The Air Motion Transformer (AMT) is a unique driver technology, distinct from other audio drivers. It utilizes a lightweight, hand-folded diaphragm that is thinly coated with aluminum. The current of the music signal flows through these conductive strands. The diaphragm is placed in a powerful magnetic field leading to movement in the folds caused by the Lorenz force. Due to the opposing direction of the current the walls of each single fold work against each other. The air between the folds is squeezed in and out at a ratio of 1:4, compared to the 1:1 ratio of a regular dome tweeter. This results in higher resolution and dynamics in the tweeter section, along with a very low distortion level, allowing superior sound quality with enhanced detail and clarity.
Powering On and Off Standby Mode
Press and hold the control three seconds in order to put the monitor in Standby mode. The volume will decrease gradually while the LED ring lights up once around the Volume control. Afterwards, the LED on the right end will remain dimly lit and the power consumption is reduced to 1 watt.
Volume
The volume can be adjusted by turning the knob. Depending on the LED mode selected, the volume will be displayed as a dim and bright circle or as a dim and bright point.
Mute
To put the monitor in Mute Mode, turn the Volume control counter clockwise until you reach the minimum level. When the LED on the left end lights up dimly the Mute Mode is activated.
Settings
Press the SMART-knob once to enter the Settings menu. Here you can set different filters as well as the LED ring's behavior. The LED of the currently active function blinks.